Friday, January 12, 2018

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad Stacks

Sometimes working with food can be great fun, almost play like. Playing, we’ll call it creating with different textures and flavors is what happened with this particular recipe. It all began with a trip to the farmers market. As I made my way among my favorite farmers and vendors I noticed a tub of very long necked butternut squash and thought, hmmm, I could stack that, and so began this idea. The quinoa is packed with spinach, dried cherries and walnuts, then everything is assembled and drizzled with a simple balsamic glaze. The sweetness of the cherries against the savory silky squash pops with flavor making this a delightful respite from the everyday typical salad. Even better is that these butternut squash quinoa salad stacks are nutritious, healthy and delicious.

*I roasted a whole butternut squash but only used the “neck” part for this recipe. We love roasted veggies so I will be incorporating the rest of the squash into another meal;)

In the same pan that you cooked the quinoa in add the
spinach, stir and let wilt. Wait 10 more minutes then add in cherries and
walnuts.

To assemble, place a scoop of the quinoa mixture on a plate
and then add a butternut round, top it with another scoop of quinoa, another
round, (I made mine 3 rounds high). Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze. Enjoy!

Cheri Savory Spoon

Mysavoryspoon was first started in 2010 as a way to journal recipes that I had collected from cookbooks, magazines, family and friends. Most everything was savory, using legumes and whole grains. Along the way I discovered a love for baking. Now a couple times a month you might see some type of sweet pie or treat.

Hi Sandra, I sure Cheri will be happy to hear from you. This squash qunioa stack she made was fantastic. The presentation was as good as anything she has ever done. I hope you and Rick had a great holiday. Don